Logistics Specialist

Aston Carter•Germantown, MD

4d•$83,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Specialist coordinates and manages inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments. The role schedules and routes shipments using economical and efficient transportation methods while meeting delivery dates, and manages daily freight activity across parcel, LTL, FTL, air, expedited, and international modes. It works with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and internal stakeholders to execute shipments on time, resolve issues, and support urgent or critical material movements. The position tracks shipments and addresses delays, misroutes, and service failures. It analyzes carrier performance, freight costs, and service levels; prepares and validates domestic and international shipping documentation; and coordinates customs-related paperwork and import/export activity. The specialist supports duty allocation, freight invoice validation, claims, and customs issue resolution while ensuring logistics activity follows applicable ITAR, EAR, and other import/export compliance requirements. Working with trade compliance, shipping, program, supply chain, warehouse, receiving, procurement, planning, buying, and production teams, the specialist supports material flow and on-time delivery. The role maintains logistics data in ERP and shipping systems, supports transportation reporting and root-cause analysis, and helps improve shipping procedures, freight processes, and logistics controls. The position is permanent and fully onsite in Germantown, Maryland. U.S. citizenship is required, as is an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Requirements

At least 5 years of logistics, transportation, freight, or supply chain experience.
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered. The posting also states that candidates without a bachelor's degree need 9+ years of logistics experience.
U.S. citizenship.
An active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Demonstrated experience managing freight operations across multiple transportation modes.
Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments.
Strong working knowledge of customs documentation and shipping paperwork requirements.
Familiarity with ITAR/EAR requirements and trade-compliance-sensitive shipping environments.
Experience working with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and parcel/LTL providers.
Strong understanding of shipping execution, routing, freight terms, claims, and transportation issue resolution.
Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Aerospace & Defense environment.
Experience supporting import/export activity for controlled or regulated products.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments.
Schedule and route shipments using economical and efficient transportation methods while meeting delivery dates.
Manage day-to-day parcel, LTL, FTL, air, expedited, and international freight activity.
Work with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and internal stakeholders to execute shipments on time and resolve issues.
Track and trace shipments and proactively resolve transportation delays, misroutes, and service failures.
Support urgent, critical, high-priority, and expedited material movements.
Analyze carrier performance, freight costs, and service levels and recommend improvements.
Prepare, review, and coordinate shipping documentation for domestic and international shipments.
Support creation and validation of commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, export and import documentation, and other customs paperwork.
Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to facilitate import/export activity.
Ensure shipping documentation is accurate and complete to minimize delays, penalties, and customs holds.
Assist with duty allocation, freight invoice validation, claims processing, and resolution of customs-related shipment issues.
Support logistics execution in accordance with applicable ITAR, EAR, and import/export compliance requirements.
Coordinate with trade compliance, shipping, program, and supply chain teams to meet licensing, classification, destination, and documentation requirements.
Escalate potential compliance concerns involving export-controlled material, restricted destinations, or documentation discrepancies.
Partner with warehouse, receiving, procurement, planners, buyers, and production teams to support material flow and on-time delivery.
Support freight payment review, invoice validation, claims management, and transportation reporting.
Help develop and improve shipping procedures, freight processes, and logistics controls to reduce cost and improve service.
Monitor logistics performance metrics and support root-cause analysis for delivery issues, excess freight cost, and process failures.
Maintain accurate logistics data in ERP and shipping systems.
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company contribution to a health savings account.
Telemedicine.
Life and disability insurance.
Legal insurance.
401(k) savings plan.
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Career-growth, professional development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities.
Flexible work schedules through a 9/80 program.
Competitive vacation.
Health/emergency leave.
Paid parental leave.
Community service hours.
Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.